I would love to have a pet bat. A rescure one of course! Has anyone had one before and where did you get it??
2007-03-11 23:31:26 · 14 answers · asked by Rebecca W 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
In the uk bats are protected and you cannot touch them, enter roosts, or open boxes without a licence. They are definately not suitable as pets. If you really love bats, join your local bat group and start taking part in surveys etc.
Rescued bats are generally rehabilitated very quickly and rereleased into the wild. If they have to be cared for over winter as they're not in a fit state to hibernate then that will be done by a trained bat expert. Again if that's something your interested in, join a bat group and get your licence. It is a lot of hard work though, and not something you'll be able to do instantly.
2007-03-12 01:25:44 · answer #1 · answered by Kate 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on where you live. Here in the state of South Australia you are required by law to keep any rescue animal that has become humanised or that can't be released. So it's possible here, but unlikely in other places. I know someone who has a little microbat as a pet. He's a cool little thing that flies free in their house at night and takes mealworms from his owner's hand. I also know someone with a pet fruit bat...that is the most awesome beastie I ever met!
2007-03-12 08:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by PJJ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
consult with your local DNR, US customs importations for regulations. but be aware that bats are not a common pet. most likely you would have to get one which is not native to the area where you live and it would have to have been raised in captivity, or have been deemed unfit for release back into the wild. if you really are interested in Bats find out if there is a wild animal rehab center in your area. they may have some bats which need rehab, but you may need to obtain specialized training/education or obtain a permit from state and/or federal government. A bat would fall under an exotic pet for veterinary care and as such does not have vacination for rabies available. this is a health consideration for you and the bat.
The bottom line is you must do more research to find out. checking with the country, state, and local governments for the laws as well as checking with local veterinarians for complience with any laws. there are many pets being sold which have govenment regulation which vary from state to state.
2007-03-12 07:08:10 · answer #3 · answered by reispinscher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some animals were just never meant to be kept in a cage and I believe that bats are one of them. Check the internet and learn how many insects they eat every night. They know which ones to pick to get the nutricion that they need. Once I found one that seemed to be injured so I carefully captured it and brought it home. I took it out in my back yard by some trees and opened the container to see what he would do. Turns out that he wasn't injured at all. That was a very happy little bat that flew up into the tree to enjoy his freedom. His freedom was my pleasure. He wouldn't have been happy in a cage or some glass aquarium.
2007-03-12 06:56:09 · answer #4 · answered by casie d 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In the UK and many other European countries bats are protected by law and must not be touched or disturbed.You certainly can't have 1 as a pet.
Sorry.
2007-03-13 00:08:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do Not own a bat, but I know you can keep pet bats.
http://www.paw-talk.net/forums/f25/egyptian-fruit-bat-6942.html
HOWEVER, keeping bats in the U.S. is nearly impossible. You need licenses and all sorts of red tape stuff.
http://www.batworld.org/main/bats_pets.html
But, if you're determined... here's a link to an exotic pet locator. No gaurantees, and if you live in the U.S., you'd better make sure you've got all the appropriate paperwork.
http://www.animalfindersguide.com/index2.html
2007-03-12 06:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by Theresa A 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the UK you cant even touch a bat without a licence and you cant keep them as pets if your really intrested suggest you look in phone phone book for local wildlife rescue centres who will be happy to help.
2007-03-12 06:35:24 · answer #7 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh, gee! How COOL !!!
I would LOVE a pet bat.
You must find out exactly what it eats etc. I know they are alot of work due to their diet and habitat and the fact that they are nocturnal.
I guess no-one could argue if you looked after it correctly. I know people who opened their loft up to bats, but actually keeping one in captivity.....hard work!
Good luck
2007-03-12 06:46:34 · answer #8 · answered by Life's a beach 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't have thought it POSSIBLE, to own a BAT, as a pet, - because they are a protected species, in the UK!
2007-03-12 06:47:19 · answer #9 · answered by Spike 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it is legal.Why would you like a bat?are you planning on becomming dracula?lol jk
2007-03-12 06:34:44 · answer #10 · answered by annie 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋